University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Applying Newton's Laws - Problems - Exercises - Page 167: 5.87

Answer

F = 2.97 N

Work Step by Step

Let's consider the system of block A. Since the speed is constant, the tension $T$ is equal in magnitude to the force of kinetic friction exerted on block A. $T = m_A~g~\mu_k$ Let's consider the horizontal forces acting on block B. $F = (m_A+m_B)~g~\mu_k + m_A~g~\mu_k + T$ $F = (m_A+m_B)~g~\mu_k + m_A~g~\mu_k + m_A~g~\mu_k$ $F = m_B~g~\mu_k + 3~m_A~g~\mu_k$ $F = (4.20~N)(0.30) + (3)(1.90~N)(0.30)$ $F = 2.97~N$
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